Physiotherapist
- Wellington Regional Hospital or Hutt HospitalContract: Permanent, Part Time 0.65 FTE Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
- re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
This position is primarily based in the therapies outpatients
- facility at Wellington Regional Hospital but may support colleagues by working on other sites as and when necessary to ensure equitable access to physiotherapy services across the District.
There may also be opportunities to do extra hours in a casual/fixed term capacity within the same team across to Hutt Valley, Kenepuru or Kapiti.The physiotherapist in this role will assess and treat people aged over 5 years old with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions following injury, acute & elective surgery and those with progressive and chronic health conditions.
The role may include input into orthopaedic/fracture clinics and group classes.The Physiotherapist will mentor and support rotational staff and undergraduate students to support the development of clinical skills, as well as supporting colleagues in other clinical areas as the need arises.
About the Team/Service Location The team includes Outpatient Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Hand therapy and Advanced clinical practise physiotherapists (ACPP) (Orthopaedics) working across the 4 primary Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley sites with some clinics in community/primary care sites.
This is a high performing team that is welcoming, supportive and passionate about utilising best practise to look after our District- s people in the musculoskeletal arena.
We also aim to create a safe, evidence informed but fun atmosphere for both our team and our patients.
About you You will be an experienced & highly motivated MSK PT, ideally with experience in the public health system, who is knowledgeable in MSK assessment and treatment.You will be keen to further develop your skills with potential career development into more advanced scope roles.
You will be a self-starter who can shift gears comfortably and can read situations quickly.
NZ Registered Physiotherapist with current annual practicing certificate.Appropriate post graduate qualification/working towards/keen to start.5 plus years
- experience with a minimum of 1-2 years in the Musculoskeletal specialtyWorking at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is
- the weaving of wellness
- . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.
A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply To apply please click- apply now.
- All applications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by 3 August.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.